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Proclamation 8678

National Maritime Day, 2011

President Obama proclaimed May 22, 2011 as National Maritime Day to honor the contributions of U.S. Merchant Marines and maritime workers to national security and economic prosperity. The proclamation calls on Americans to display the U.S. flag and requests that American-flagged ships dress ship on that day.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 29989

Impact dates

  1. National Maritime Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 22, 2011 as National Maritime Day
  • Call upon people of the United States to mark observance and display U.S. flag
  • Request all ships sailing under American flag dress ship on that day

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued May 18, 2011
  • Observance date May 22, 2011

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8678: National Maritime Day, 2011 · Executive Orders